Rainbow Faith and Freedom

What Rainbow Faith and Freedom does

Rainbow Faith and Freedom (RFF) is a Toronto-based, federally registered Canadian charity (Charity no. 786002139RR0001) founded in 2019 to confront religious-based homophobia and transphobia against LGBTI people in faith contexts. The organization is structured around three streams of activity: international partnerships and programming, Canadian domestic programming, and faith-based resource development. It operates with a small team (1-10 employees) out of an office at 473 Church Street in Toronto and reports an international geographic reach through partnerships rather than foreign offices.

RFF's core offerings are programmatic and educational rather than technology products. The flagship programs include Worshipping With Love (supporting places of worship in becoming safer for 2SLGBTQ+ people, backed by a research report), Affirming Inclusion in Education (supporting GSAs in faith-based schools and universities across Ontario and Canada), and the Affirming Care program addressing barriers for 2SLGBTQ+ seniors in long-term care. Complementary resources include the LGBTQ+ Community Map Portal (an interactive directory of safe spaces across healthcare and education), the Queer Devotions Podcast, a library of books, articles, and video resources, and anti-racism toolkits. Underlying technology is lightweight: a Squarespace-hosted website and an interactive community mapping portal; no AI, API, mobile app, or proprietary software product is disclosed.

Revenue is generated entirely through philanthropic channels — donations, monthly giving programs, legacy bequests, and one-time gifts — with tax receipts issued to Canadian donors contributing over $25 per calendar year. There is no commercial product, pricing model, or government contracting. Distribution occurs via direct institutional engagement with faith-based organizations, a self-serve online portal for individuals, and international partner networks extending the reach of RFF's resources globally.

Name

Rainbow Faith and Freedom

Legal name

Rainbow Faith and Freedom

Website

https://rainbowfaithandfreedom.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Rainbow Faith and Freedom is a Toronto-based Canadian charity that educates faith communities and develops programs to advance LGBTI inclusion and safety in places of worship, faith-based schools, and senior care.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Faith-Based Advocacy and Inclusion Services

NAICS

Human Rights Organizations (813311), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

LGBTQ+ Rights & Advocacy Organizations (BPAGAFAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Family-School Collaboration & Inclusion Planning Support (EDAKABAK)

Keywords

• LGBTQ+ advocacy services
• Faith-based inclusion programs
• Community education resources
• Religious institution engagement
• 2SLGBTQ+ safety programming

Headquarters

HQ city

Toronto

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Rainbow Faith and Freedom (RFF) is a registered Canadian charity that addresses religious-based homophobia and transphobia by engaging places of worship, faith-based schools, religiously affiliated healthcare institutions, and families of faith. The organization delivers education and advocacy programs (Worshipping With Love, Affirming Inclusion in Education, 2SLGBTQ+ Safety in Senior Care), produces faith-affirming educational resources (books, articles, research reports), hosts the Queer Devotions Podcast, and operates an LGBTQ+ Community Map Portal for locating safe spaces across Canada.

Product overview

Rainbow Faith and Freedom operates as a movement organization offering advocacy programs and educational resources rather than a traditional technology product company. The organization provides a portfolio of programs including the Affirming Inclusion in Education program supporting GSAs in faith-based schools, the 2SLGBTQ+ Safety in Senior Care program addressing barriers in senior care settings, and the Worshipping With Love Program for places of worship. Complementary resources include the LGBTQ+ Community Map Portal for identifying safe spaces, faith-based educational materials, the Queer Devotions Podcast, and various anti-racism resources. These offerings work together to address religious-based homophobia and transphobia through education, advocacy, research, and community-building.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• LGBTQ+ Community Map Portal An interactive mapping resource that helps LGBTQIA+ individuals locate safe and affirming spaces in healthcare, education, places of worship, and other community settings across Canada.
• Faith-Based Resources A library of educational materials, books, articles, research reports, and multimedia content designed to promote acceptance and inclusiveness of 2SLGBTQ+ people from faith-affirming perspectives.
• Queer Devotions Podcast A multimedia podcast delivering faith-affirming spiritual content for the 2SLGBTQ+ community and allies.
• Affirming Inclusion in Education A program supporting the formation and operation of GSAs (Gay-Straight Alliances/Gender-Sexuality Alliances) in faith-based schools to make them safer for 2SLGBTQ+ students, including research, resource development, and annual conferences.
• 2SLGBTQ+ Safety in Senior Care A program addressing barriers faced by 2SLGBTQ+ seniors when accessing care, particularly in religious-affiliated organizations, including research and educational materials for service providers in long-term care homes and hospices.
• Worshipping With Love Program A program that supports places of worship in their journey to become safer spaces for 2SLGBTQ+ people and their allies, accompanied by a published research report.

Quantifiable outcome

• Research on religious-based homophobia in faith-based education informing GSA support programs
• +2 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Social Justice Organizations WorldwidecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Soulforce: Soulforce is a U.S. LGBTQ+ civil rights organization that uses nonviolent resistance to mobilize religious communities against religious-based oppression. It shares RFF's strategic thesis that religious institutions must be engaged directly rather than avoided.
• Q Christian Fellowship: Q Christian Fellowship is an international LGBTQ+ Christian community offering spiritual resources, support groups, and advocacy for queer people of faith. It directly parallels RFF's faith-affirming model and community-building work through events, content, and education.
• Affirm United S'unir: Affirm United S'unir is a Canadian ecumenical organization supporting affirming ministries and communities of faith. It directly overlaps RFF's mission of mobilizing faith communities to become safer and more inclusive for LGBTQ+ people across Canada.
• Integrity USA: Integrity USA advocates for full LGBTQ+ inclusion in the Episcopal Church. It is comparable to RFF as a faith-affirming advocacy group targeting a specific denomination and supporting LGBTQ+ people of faith.
• Parity: Parity is an interfaith organization mobilizing faith communities to advance LGBTQ+ equality through organizing and resource-sharing. Its national network-building model is directly comparable to RFF's international partner strategy.
• Center for LGBTQ+ Faith: The Center for LGBTQ+ Faith supports LGBTQ+ inclusion across multiple faith traditions through training, resources, and community organizing. It overlaps RFF's interfaith and educational programming model.
• The Reformation Project: The Reformation Project is a Bible-based nonprofit working to advance LGBTQ+ inclusion in Christian communities, training Christians to lead affirming change from within churches. It is the closest U.S.-based analogue to RFF's faith-affirming approach to LGBTQ+ inclusion.
• DignityUSA: DignityUSA is a national organization advancing LGBTQ+ inclusion within the Catholic Church and broader Catholic community. It directly mirrors RFF's faith-tradition-specific approach to building affirming communities within a religious institution.

Emerging players

• The Naming Project: The Naming Project is a faith-based nonprofit supporting LGBTQ+ youth through camp and youth programming. It overlaps RFF's education/youth focus on creating safe spaces for LGBTQ+ young people in faith contexts.
• Fortunate Families: Fortunate Families is a Catholic network of parents of LGBTQ+ children advocating for inclusion in the Church. It shares RFF's family-of-faith engagement angle and faith-based education focus but targets a narrower denominational audience.

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rainbowfaithandfreedom

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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